Boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum 

Plant Recognition

The upright, hairy stems of Boneset grow 2 to 4 feet tall and branch at the top. The leaves are big and opposite, and they are joined at the base. They are lance-shaped and range in length from 4 to 8 inches, with the lowest ones being the biggest. Each leaf tapers to a point, with sharply serrated margins and conspicuous veins. The tops of the blades are rough, while the undersides are downy, resinous, and spotted.

Boneset leaves are clearly recognizable. The stem perforates them, or they are connect, with two opposing leaves connected at the base.

Boneset flower heads are terminal and abundant, big and somewhat convex, with 10 to 20 white florets with bristly hairs in a single row.The perfume of Common Boneset is mildly fragrant, and the taste is astringent and harsh. This plant has a wide range of hairiness, size, leaf shape, and inflorescence. From July through September is when it blooms.

This plant is endemic to the Eastern United States and Canada, and it may be found from Nova Scotia to Florida, as well as Texas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Manitoba. This plant loves a damp or wet environment, good soil, and full to partial light. Boneset may be found in a range of wetland settings throughout eastern North America, from Quebec to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba.